AIR FRYER LID
User Manual
Important safeguards
Product, parts and
accessories
Get started
Control panel
Cooking
Care, cleaning and storage
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Contact
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WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference. Failure
to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
(Yes, we have to)
At Instant Brands
™
your safety always comes rst. The Instant Pot
®
Air Fryer
Lid was designed with your safety in mind, and we mean business. Check
out its safety mechanisms at instantpot.com to see what we mean.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed:
01 READ THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT BEFORE OPERATING THE
APPLIANCE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFEGUARDS AND
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
02 Only use the appliance with a compatible Instant Pot multi-use pressure
cooker base. See Compatibility for a list of compatible products.
03 Overloading electrical circuits can lead to re, burns and injury. DO NOT
plug in the Air Fryer Lid and the Instant Pot multi-use pressure cooker
base at the same time. Always unplug the Instant Pot cooker base
BEFORE plugging in the Air Fryer Lid.
04 Do not use this appliance with Instant Pot ceramic coated inner pots.
Use only with Instant Pot stainless-steel inner pots.
05 Unplug the appliance when not in use and before cleaning. To do so
safely, press Cancel so display shows OFF, then grasp the plug and
remove it from the wall outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
06 DO NOT attempt to use a Smart Program on the Instant Pot pressure cooker
base for any function when the Air Fryer Lid is placed on top of base cooker.
07 Always check the cooker base for foreign objects before use.
08 Overlling the inner pot may cause damage, re and/or personal injury.
• When using the pressure cooking lid,
◦ DO NOT ll the inner pot and/or air fryer basket above the
PC MAX —2/3 line, or over the —1/2 line when cooking foods that
expand.
◦ DO NOT use the broil/dehydrating tray.
• When using the Air Fryer Lid,
◦ DO NOT allow food to touch the element cover on the Air Fryer Lid.
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WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference. Failure
to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
09 Oversized foods must not be inserted into the stainless-steel inner pot
or the air fryer basket as they may create a re or risk of electric shock.
10 For household countertop use only. DO NOT use outdoors. Not for
commercial use.
11 Always operate the appliance on a stable, non-combustible, level
surface.
12 Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep the appliance
and cord away from children.
• DO NOT let the power cord contact hot surfaces or open ame,
including the stovetop.
• DO NOT let the power cord hang over the edge of tables or counters.
• DO NOT use power outlets below counters.
• DO NOT use the appliance with an extension cord.
13 To protect against the risk of electrical shock, DO NOT
immerse the Air Fryer Lid, power cord or plug in water or other liquid.
DO NOT rinse the appliance under a tap.
14 Regularly inspect the appliance and power cord. DO NOT operate the
appliance if:
• The power cord or plug show signs of damage.
• The appliance malfunctions.
• The appliance is dropped or damaged in any manner.
For assistance, contact Customer Care at [email protected],
instantpot.com/#chat, or by phone at 1-800-828-7280.
15 DO NOT use the appliance in electric systems other than 120 V ~ 60 Hz.
DO NOT use with power converters or adapters.
16 Heat from an external source will damage the appliance.
• DO NOT place the appliance on any kind of stovetop or in a heated
oven.
• DO NOT rest the appliance on the power cord.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference. Failure
to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
17 The appliance’s outer surfaces may become hot during use.
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces or try to reach through the element cover
to touch the heating element or the fan.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance. Only use
the lid handle to lift and carry the Air Fryer Lid.
• Only place the Air Fryer Lid on the protective pad provided; DO NOT
place on countertop.
18 DO NOT cover or block the air vents while the appliance is in operation.
Do not cover any part of the appliance with metal foil. This will prevent
even cooking and cause damage to the appliance through overheating.
19 When cooking, improper use may result in personal injury:
• DO NOT attempt to use the appliance for deep frying with oil.
• DO NOT use the appliance without the removable stainless-steel
inner pot in place, to reduce the risk of damaging the cooker base,
causing re and personal injury.
20 DO NOT heat the empty stainless-steel inner pot with the Air Fryer Lid for
more than 10 minutes, as doing so may damage the cooking surface.
• DO NOT move the Instant Pot cooker base if the stainless-steel inner
pot contains hot oil, hot food or hot liquids.
• DO NOT place the appliance against a wall or against other appliances.
Leave 5" / 13 cm of space around and above the appliance.
• DO NOT operate the appliance on or near combustible materials
such as tablecloths and curtains.
• DO NOT cover or place objects on top of the appliance.
21 While cooking, the stainless-steel inner pot and
accessories become extremely hot. To avoid personal injury,
• DO NOT touch the inner pot or accessories during or immediately
after cooking.
• Always use proper hand protection when removing accessories and
when handling the hot stainless-steel inner pot.
• Always place hot accessories on a heat-resistant surface or cooking plate.
• Use extreme caution when disposing of hot grease.
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WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference. Failure
to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
22 When the Air Fryer Lid is in operation hot air is released
through the air vents, which may result in personal injury. Keep your
hands and face at a safe distance from the air vents. DO NOT place
your face or hands over the appliance when removing the Air Fryer Lid.
23 If the Air Fryer Lid emits black smoke, press Cancel and unplug it
immediately. Wait for smoking to stop before removing the Air Fryer Lid,
then allow it to cool to room temperature and clean the lid and inner pot
thoroughly.
24 DO NOT leave the appliance unattended while in use.
25 DO NOT connect the appliance to an external timer switch or separate
remote-control system.
26 This appliance is NOT to be used by children or by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities. Close supervision
is necessary when any appliance is used near children and these
individuals. Children should not play with this appliance.
27 Proper maintenance is recommended after each use. Let the appliance
cool down to room temperature before cleaning or storing or when
adding or removing parts and accessories. Refer to Care, cleaning and
storage.
28 Avoid contact with moving parts.
29 DO NOT place ammable material in the inner pot, such as paper,
cardboard or plastic.
30 The included accessories are not to be used in a microwave, toaster
oven, convection or conventional oven, or on a ceramic, electric,
induction or gas cooktop, or an outdoor grill.
31 DO NOT clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad
and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.
32 DO NOT use any accessories or attachments not authorized by
Instant Brands Inc. The use of attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause a risk of injury, re or electric shock.
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WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference. Failure
to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
33 DO NOT attempt to repair, replace, alter or modify components of the
appliance, as this may cause electric shock, re or injury, and will void
the warranty.
34 DO NOT tamper with any of the safety mechanisms.
35 DO NOT use the appliance for other than its intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
To avoid injury, read and understand the instructions in this user manual before
attempting to use this appliance.
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard. Use grounded outlet only.
• DO NOT remove ground.
• DO NOT use an adapter.
• DO NOT use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in electric shock and/or serious injury.
WARNING
THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND/OR
THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR APPLIANCE THAT
CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
Special cord set instructions
As per safety requirements, a short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards
resulting from grabbing, entanglement and tripping.
This appliance has a 3-prong grounding plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock, plug
the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible.
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WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference. Failure
to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
Compatibility
The 6 Quart Air Fryer Lids are made for use with 6 Quart Instant Pot Multi-Use Pressure
Cookers, respectively.
Duo 60 (IP-DUO60, IP-DUO60 V2, IP-DUO60 V2.1, IP-DUO60-ENW, IP-DUO60 V3, Duo 60
V3, Duo Frontier Rose 60, Duo Dazzling Dahlia 60, Duo White 60, Duo Teal 60, Duo Red
60, Duo Black SS 60, Duo Red SS 60, Duo Nova Black SS 60).
Lux 60 (IP-LUX60, Lux Blue 60, Lux Red 60, IP-LUX60 V2, IP-LUX60-ENW, IP-LUX60-ENW-
MM, IP-LUX60 V3, Lux Breezy Blossoms 60, Lux Vintage Floral 60, Lux Black SS 60, Lux
Red SS 60, Lux 60 V3).
Duo Plus 60 (Duo Plus 60, Duo Plus Cinnamon SS 60, Duo Plus Blue SS 60, Duo Plus
Copper SS 60, Duo Plus Black SS 60). Ultra 60 (Ultra 60).
Viva 60 (Viva, Viva 60, Viva Cinnamon 60, Viva Cobalt 60, Viva Eggplant 60, Viva Red SS
60, Viva Black SS 60).
Nova Plus 60 (Nova Plus 60). Duo Nova 60 (Duo Nova 60).
The Air Fryer Lid is NOT compatible with the following models:
Smart WiFi 60, Duo Evo Plus 6, Duo Evo Plus 60, Duo SV 60 and Max 60.
Exclusively for use with Instant Pot stainless-steel inner pots. To avoid property damage,
never use with ceramic-coated inner pots.
If you aren’t sure which Instant Pot model you have, get in touch with a Customer
Care Advisor through our chat widget at instantpot.com/#chat, by email at
gure it out!
Find your model name and serial number
Find both of these on the label on the back of the Air Fryer Lid, near the power cord.
Product specications
Air Fryer Lid 6 1500 W 120 V ~ 60 Hz
6 Quart
5.7 Litres
5.95 lbs / 2.7 kg
in: 10.7 L × 11.6 W × 6.14 H
cm: 27.2 L x 29.5 W x 15.6 H
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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ....................................................................................... 2
Special cord set instructions ...................................................................................6
Compatibility ............................................................................................................7
Find your model name and serial number ..........................................................7
Product specications .............................................................................................7
Product, parts and accessories .................................................................................. 9
Get started .................................................................................................................. 11
Initial set up (it won’t bite!) ...................................................................................11
Is something missing or damaged? ....................................................................11
Control panel ............................................................................................................. 12
Settings ....................................................................................................................13
Status messages ........................................................................................................14
Cooking ...................................................................................................................... 15
Using the accessories ............................................................................................16
Air Fry, Broil, Bake and Roast ................................................................................18
Dehydrate and Reheat ..........................................................................................21
Care, cleaning and storage ...................................................................................... 23
Storing the Air Fryer Lid ........................................................................................24
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................25
Warranty .....................................................................................................................26
Contact us ................................................................................................................... 28
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Product, parts and accessories
Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Always refer to the actual product.
Back
Front
Handle
Air intake
Power cord
Air vent
Contol panel
Air Fryer Lid 6 Quart
Before using your awesome new lid, make sure that everything is present and
accounted for.
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Product, parts and accessories
Interior
Accessories
Element cover
Broil/dehydrating tray
Heating element
(Beneath element cover)
Protective pad and
storage cover
Multi-level air fryer basket
Air fryer basket base
Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Always refer to the actual product.
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Get started
Initial set up (it won’t bite!)
"Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all."
— Harriet Van Horne
01 Pull that Air Fryer Lid out of the box!
02 Remove the packaging material and accessories from in and around the cooker and
make sure all the parts are accounted for. See Product, parts and accessories for a full
parts breakdown.
03 Follow the Care, cleaning and storage instructions to wash the Air Fryer Lid and
accessories before rst use.
Don’t remove the safety warning stickers from the lid or the rating label from the back
of the cooker base.
04 Make sure to only use the Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid with a compatible Instant Pot
multi-use pressure cooker and stainless-steel inner pot. See Compatibility for the full
list of Instant Pots that work with this Air Fryer Lid.
Is something missing or damaged?
Get in touch with a Customer Care Advisor through our chat widget at
instantpot.com/#chat, by email at suppor[email protected] or by phone at
1-800-828-7280 and we’ll happily make some magic happen for you.
WARNING
Overloading electrical
circuits can lead to re,
burns and injury. DO NOT
plug in the Air Fryer Lid
and the cooker base at the
same time. Always unplug
the cooker base BEFORE
plugging in the Air Fryer
Lid to avoid personal injury
and/or property damage.
To avoid personal injury and/
or property damage, only
place the appliance on the
protective pad provided or
on a compatible Instant Pot
cooker base. DO NOT place
the appliance on a stovetop.
Heat from an external
source will damage the
appliance.
Leave at least 5” /
13 cm of space
around the appliance,
and do not block or
cover the air vents
to avoid personal
injury and/or property
damage.
NOTICE
Read the Important safeguards before using the appliance. Failure to read and
follow those instructions for safe use may result in damage to the appliance,
property damage or personal injury.
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Control panel
1 Smart Programs
• Air Fry
• Broil
• Bake
• Roast
• Reheat
• Dehydrate
2 Time display
The time display shows the time in HH:MM format. It
counts up or down, depending on the Smart Program.
3 Temperature display
The temperature display shows the set temperature in
ºC or ºF.
4 + / − Time Press to adjust the time.
5 + / − Temp Press to adjust the cooking temperature in °C or °F.
6 Start Begins the selected Smart Program.
7 Cancel Stop a Smart Program at any time.
Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Always refer to the actual product.
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Control panel
Settings
To do this… Do this!
Change the temperature scale
(°F and °C).
When in standby, press and hold the + button
over Temp until Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C)
appears on the display.
Turn sounds on and off.
Sound On: When in Standby mode, press and
hold the + button over Time until S On appears
on the display.
Sound Off: When in Standby mode, press
the — button beneath Time until SOFF appears
on the display.
Error alerts cannot be silenced.
Adjust and save custom cooking
times and temperatures.
Once a Smart Program is selected, changes to
the cooking time and temperature are saved
once the Smart Program begins.
Reset an individual smart program.
When in standby, press and hold one Smart
Program button until the appliance beeps.
The Smart Program has been restored to the
factory default setting.
Reset all smart programs.
When in standby mode, press and hold Cancel
until the appliance beeps. All Smart Programs
have been restored to the factory default
settings.
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Status messages
The Air Fryer Lid is in standby mode, ready for action!
Air Fryer Lid has started preheating.
This may indicate:
• The lid is not seated properly.
• The inner pot is not present in the cooker
The Air Fryer Lid has reached the perfect temperature, and is
ready to cook your food.
Food in the inner pot should be turned, ipped or rotated, as
your recipe recommends.
The fan is blowing to help cool the appliance.
The Smart Program has nished cooking.
May indicate overheating in the inner pot.
Refer to Troubleshooting.
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Cooking
The Air Fryer Lid makes your Instant Pot multicooker even more versatile — whether you
want to pressure cook rst and use the Air Fryer Lid to crisp up your dish, or if you’d
prefer to cook your meal just using the Air Fryer Lid — you can!
Depending on your recipe, you can use the multi-level air fryer basket or any oven-safe
cookware to cook or crisp your meal, or, you can place food right in the inner pot. Just
make sure you always have the stainless-steel inner pot inserted rst!
See Using the accessories on the next page for details.
NOTICE
If the Food burn error appears while using the air fryer lid, deglaze the bottom of
the inner pot as described in your Instant Pot user manual.
DO NOT use a
non-stick ceramic
coated inner pot
to avoid property
damage.
Do not overll the inner pot or
accessories. To prevent risk of
re, damage and/or personal
injury, ensure that food does
not contact the heating
element or the element cover.
The inner pot and
accessories will be hot during
and after cooking. To avoid
injury, do not touch the hot
inner pot or accessories with
unprotected hands.
WARNING
Overloading electrical circuits can lead to re, burns and injury. DO NOT plug
in the Air Fryer Lid and the Instant Pot cooker base at the same time. Always
unplug the Instant Pot cooker base BEFORE plugging in the Air Fryer Lid.
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Cooking
Using the accessories
The multi-level air fryer basket is perforated to help give your food a delicious all
over crisp, and should be used for most air fried foods, like wings, nuggets and
cauliower bites.
You can get different results by changing the air ow in the inner pot.
Do this… And get something like this!
Place food directly in the
inner pot for cooking.
Golden and crispy on top, but the air won’t ow easily
around the bottom if the inner pot so the sides.
Juices from cooking may cause the bottom to retain a
soggy texture.
Perfect for chicken, less ideal for spring rolls!
Place food in the bottom
of the multi-level air fryer
basket.
Golden and crispy on the top and sides.
Juices from cooking drip off so the bottom crisps up.
Place food in the bottom
of the multi-level air fryer
basket, then cover with the
broil/dehydrating tray.
The air ow is diverted, so you will get less crisp.
Great for dehydrating!
Place food on the broil/
dehydrating tray.
Your food gets up close and personal with the
heating element and crisps a lot faster.
Perfect for melting cheese or giving your meal that
golden nishing touch.
Instant Tip: Don’t crowd the multi-level air fryer basket or the broil/dehydrating tray.
Air must be able to circulate freely around food.
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Cooking
Assemble the multi-level air fryer basket
01 Place the air fryer basket base on a
stable surface.
02 Position the multi-level air fryer basket
over the base and press down rmly.
The teeth on the base should pop
into the groove on the outside of the
basket.
03 If you want to use the broil/
dehydrating tray, insert it into the
multi-level air fryer basket with the
smooth side up.
To easily maneuver the broil/
dehydrating tray, lift it with two ngers
from the large holes in the middle
of the tray. To prevent personal
injury, make sure to only handle the
accessories when they are cool.
Cook rst, crisp later
To cook your food before using the Air
Fryer Lid:
01 Insert your food into the stainless-steel
inner pot, then insert the inner pot
into a compatible Instant Pot cooker
base.
See Compatibility for the full list of
Instant Pots that work with this Air
Fryer Lid.
02 Follow cooking instructions from your
user manual.
03 When cooking ends (and you have
released all pressure, if pressure
cooking) remove the pressure cooker
lid.
04 Unplug the Instant Pot as directed in
your user manual.
Always unplug the Instant Pot cooker
base BEFORE plugging in the Air
Fryer Lid.
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Cooking
Air Fry, Broil, Bake and Roast
Elevate your meal's taste and texture with the Air Fryer Lid!
Smart
program
Default
time*
Time range
Default
temperature*
Temperature
range
Air Fry
20 minutes
(00:20)
1 to 45 minutes
(00:01 to 00:45)
204°C
400°F
149 to 204°C
300 to 400°F
Air frying is an amazing way to bring out a lot of avor using only a little oil.
Crisp up previously cooked dishes or use the Air Fryer Lid to cook a dish
from start to nish.
Ideal for fresh or frozen fries, chicken wings, shrimp and more.
Broil
10 minutes
(00:10)
1 minute to 20 minutes
(00:01 to 00:20)
204°C
400°F
Not adjustable.
Broiling involves direct top-down heating, and broiled foods benet from
being placed close to the element.
Perfect for melting cheese on French onion soup.
Bake
30 mins
(00:30)
1 minute to 1 hour
(00:01 to 01:00)
185°C
365°F
82 to 193°C
180 to 380°F
Like a tiny oven, the Bake Smart Program can be used to create decadent
brownies, uffy cakes, pastries, buns and much more.
Bake with the provided multi-level air fryer basket or any oven-safe baking
dish, such as a springform pan. Unless specied in your recipe, do not cover
your batter when baking.
If baking in the air fryer basket, line the interior of the air fry basket with
aluminum foil or parchment paper, then pour in loose batter.
If using a baking dish, make sure to elevate the dish with a steam rack when
cooking.
Roast
40 mins
(00:40)
1 to 45 minutes
(00:01 to 00:45)
193°C
380°F
121 to 193°C
250 to 380°F
The Roast Smart Program is perfect for beef, lamb, pork, poultry, vegetables
and more.
Give your roast a beautiful crust, crisp up poultry skins or give your
vegetables a golden exterior.
* Smart Program times and temperatures are recommendations only. Always follow a
trusted recipe, as time and temperature will vary based on food type and quantity.
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Cooking
Stage 1: Setting up for cooking
01 Make sure your Instant Pot is unplugged,
then connect the Air Fryer Lid’s power
cord to a 120 V power source.
02 Place the Air Fryer Lid on the
protective pad for now.
03 Insert the stainless-steel inner pot
into the cooker base of a compatible
Instant Pot.
See Compatibility for the full list of
Instant Pots that work with this Air Fryer
Lid.
04 Place the Air Fryer Lid on the cooker
base. When the lid is placed correctly,
the display shows OFF and the cooker
plays a little jingle!
05 Select a Smart Program: Air Fry, Broil,
Bake or Roast.
06 Use the + / − Temp buttons to adjust
the cooking temperature.
07 Use the + / − Time buttons to adjust
the cook time.
Smart Programs automatically save
the adjustments you make to the
temperature and time settings when
you press Start.
08 Press Start to begin!
The display shows On as the Air Fryer
Lid preheats.
You can adjust the time or temperature
any time with the + / − buttons (then
press Start to conrm the change) but
changes made after the Smart Program
begins are not saved.
Stage 2: Getting your food ready for
cooking
01 As it preheats, see Using the
accessories to choose the best
accessory for the cooking you need to
do, and prepare your food as needed.
02 When the Air Fryer Lid reaches the
perfect temperature, the display
shows Add Food, then changes
to the cooking time and starts the
countdown.
You can put food in the inner pot
before or after preheating, as your
recipe recommends. Cooking will
start 10 seconds after the notication
appears, whether food has been
added or not.
03 Carefully lift the Air Fryer lid off the
cooker base and place it on the
protective pad.
Lifting the lid pauses cooking.
Using proper hand protection,
carefully insert the food or cooking
accessory to the inner pot.
Place the Air Fryer Lid on the cooker
base to resume cooking.
CAUTION
If the Air Fryer Lid is not placed
correctly, you will get a Lid or C9 error.
Failure to ensure a proper connection
could result in damage to the cooker.
The inner pot and accessories will be
hot during and after cooking. To avoid
injury, do not touch the hot inner pot or
accessories with unprotected hands.
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Cooking
Stage 3: Cooking
01 During the Air Fry and Roast
programs, the cooker beeps partway
through cooking and the display
shows turn Food.
Some food doesn't need to be
ipped. If you don't remove the lid
after the turn food indicator appears,
cooking continues after 10 seconds.
02 If you want to turn or toss your food,
lift the lid off the cooker base and
place it on the protective pad.
03 Carefully turn, ip, or rotate your
food items, then place the air fryer lid
back on the cooker base to resume
cooking.
If the lid is left off for longer than 3
minutes, it will go back to standby
mode and display OFF.
04 When the Smart Program nishes, the
display shows End.
The fan may keep blowing for up to
5 minutes or until you lift the lid.
The Air Fryer Lid beeps to remind you
that cooking has ended 5 minutes, 20
minutes, and 60 minutes after cooking
nishes.
Cooking tips
Cook all your favorite fresh and frozen
oven-baked and deep-fried snacks — fast!
• Preheating is an important step! Wait
for the Add Food message to appear
before adding food to the inner pot.
• For coated food, like onion rings or
deep-fried pickles, use an egg wash
with breadcrumbs rather than liquid-
based batters to make sure that batter
sticks to the food.
• Spray food items with cooking oil
before adding seasoning to get the
seasoning to stick well.
• For super crispy fries, soak your fresh-
cut potato sticks in ice water for 15
minutes, then pat them dry and spray
them lightly with oil before cooking.
• Patting dry moist food items before
cooking prevents excess steam and
splatter and gives you crispier results.
Check out the cooking timetables at
instantpot.com/airfryerlid, download the
Instant Pot app at instantpot.com/app,
or, visit our recipe site at instantpot.com/
recipes for fun, easy-to-follow recipes.
CAUTION
The inner pot and accessories will be hot during and after cooking. To avoid
injury, do not touch the hot inner pot or accessories with unprotected hands.
CAUTION
Refer to the USDA’s Safe Minimum Internal Temperature Chart at fsis.usda.gov/
safetempchart or Health Canada's Cooking Temperatures Chart at canada.ca/
foodsafety for more information.
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Cooking
Dehydrate and Reheat
Smart
program
Default
time
Time range
Default
temperature
Temperature
range
Dehydrate
6 hours
(06:00)
1 hour to 72 hours
(01:00 to 72:00)
52°C
125°F
41 to 74°C
105 to 165°F
The Dehydrate Smart Program applies low heat over a long period
of time to safely dry out food items.
Make fruit leather, dehydrated vegetable chips and all kinds of jerky.
Always follow a trusted recipe when dehydrating meat.
Reheat
15 minutes
(00:15)
1 minute to 1 hour
(00:01 to 01:00)
138°C
280°F
49 to 182°C
120 to 360ºF
Warm up meals without overcooking or drying them out.
Stage 1: Getting your food ready
01 See Using the accessories to choose
the best accessory for what you need
to do, and prepare your food as
needed.
02 When you’re ready, make sure
your Instant Pot is unplugged, then
connect the Air Fryer Lid’s power cord
to a 120 V power source.
03 Place the Air Fryer Lid on the
protective pad for now.
04 Insert the stainless-steel inner pot
into the cooker base of a compatible
Instant Pot.
See Compatibility for the full list of
Instant Pots that work with this Air
Fryer Lid.
Stage 2: Setting up for dehydrating or
reheating
01 Insert the food or cooking accessory
to the inner pot.
02 Place the Air Fryer Lid on the cooker
base.
When the lid is placed correctly, the
display shows OFF and the cooker
plays a little jingle.
03 Select a Smart Program: Dehydrate or
Reheat.
04 Use the + / − Temp buttons to adjust
the cooking temperature.
05 Use the + / − Time buttons to adjust
the cook time.
Smart Programs automatically save
the adjustments you make to the
temperature and time settings when
you press Start.
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Cooking
Stage 3: The main event
01 Press Start to begin!
You can adjust the time or temperature
any time with the + / − buttons (then
press Start to conrm the change)
but changes made after the Smart
Program begins are not saved.
02 When the Smart Program nishes, the
display shows End.
The Air Fryer Lid beeps to remind you
that cooking has ended 5 minutes, 20
minutes, and 60 minutes after cooking
nishes.
CAUTION
The inner pot and accessories will be hot during and after cooking. To avoid
injury, do not touch the hot inner pot or accessories with unprotected hands.
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Care, cleaning and storage
Clean your Air Fryer Lid after each use. Failure to follow these cleaning instructions may
result in catastrophic failure, which may lead to property damage, severe personal injury
and/or death.
Always unplug the appliance and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning. Never
use metal scouring pads, abrasive powders or harsh chemical detergents on any parts or
accessories.
Let all surfaces dry thoroughly before use, and before storage.
Parts and accessories Cleaning methods and instructions
Multi-level air fryer basket
• Broil/dehydrating tray
• Air fryer basket base
Dishwasher safe if placed on top rack, otherwise clean with a damp cloth and mild
dish soap and rinse well with clear, warm water.
• Disassemble and clean after each use.
• Optionally, spray the broil/dehydrating tray and/or basket interior with non-stick
cooking spray before adding food.
Protective pad and
storage cover
Dishwasher safe if placed on top rack, otherwise clean with a damp cloth and mild
dish soap and rinse well with clear, warm water.
• Use the reverse side of the protective pad to cover the Air Fryer Lid when
storing.
Air Fryer Lid
Clean with a barely-damp cloth and mild dish soap, then use a clean, barely-damp
sponge to remove the soap residue. DO NOT wash or submerge in water or other
liquid.
• Always check the element cover for oil spatter and food debris and remove it
before turning on the air fryer lid.
• To remove baked-on grease and food residue, spray the element cover with a
mixture of baking soda and vinegar and wipe clean with damp cloth.
• For stubborn stains, allow the mixture to sit on the affected area for several
minutes before scrubbing clean.
Make sure not to use anything more abrasive than a toothbrush to scrub the
element cover.
• DO NOT remove the element cover.
• DO NOT rinse or immerse the Air Fryer Lid in water or other liquid.
Outer body
Clean with a barely-damp cloth and mild dish soap, then use a clean, barely-damp
sponge to remove the soap residue. DO NOT machine wash.
• Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
• DO NOT rinse or immerse the Air Fryer Lid in water or other liquid.
Power cord Wipe clean with a barely-damp cloth as needed.
Some discoloration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the cooker’s
safety or performance.
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Care, cleaning and storage
WARNING
To avoid risk of electricalshock
and personal injury:
• Do not immerse the
appliance in water or any
liquid.
• Do not rinse the appliance
under a tap.
• Do not wet the prongs of the
power cord.
Without proper
cleaning, food and
grease splatter may
build up around the
heating element,
causing the risk of
smoke, re, and
personal injury.
If you smell or see
black smoke, press
Cancel and unplug the
appliance. Once cool,
clean food splatter or
grease as directed on
the previous page.
Storing the Air Fryer Lid
The protective pad and storage cover does double duty protecting your counters from
the heat of the Air Fryer Lid, and protecting the heating element and cover while it’s not
in use!
01 Flip the protective pad over so the grooved side faces up.
02 Lower the Air Fryer Lid onto the protective pad as indicated in the image on the right.
03 Turn the Air Fryer Lid clockwise until the protective pad locks into place.
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Troubleshooting
Register your product today.
If your problem persists or you have questions, get in touch with a Customer Care Advisor
through our chat widget at instantpot.com/#chat, by email at [email protected] or
by phone at 1-800-828-7280.
Problem Possible Reason Solution
Air Fryer Lid is
plugged in but
will not turn
on, or turns off
during cooking
The appliance is not plugged in. Plug the power cord rmly into a grounded 120 V outlet.
Bad power connection or no
power.
Inspect power cord for damage. If damage is noticed,
contact Customer Care.
Check the outlet to ensure it is powered.
Electrical fuse has blown. Contact Customer Care.
Microswitch is damaged. Contact Customer Care.
Black smoke is
coming from
the Air Fryer
Lid
Stop cooking immediately. Press Cancel, then unplug the appliance.
When smoking stops, place the Air Fryer Lid on the protective pad provided.
Food residue on the heating coil,
in the cooking chamber or on the
accessories.
Allow the Air Fryer Lid to cool to room temperature
before cleaning.
Remove food and accessories, then clean the affected
area thoroughly.
Using an oil with a low smoke
point.
Choose a neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as
canola, avocado, soybean, safower or rice bran.
Faulty circuit or heating element. Contact Customer Care.
White smoke
is coming from
the Air Fryer
Lid
Cooking foods with a high fat
content, such as bacon, sausage
and burgers, may result in white
smoke.
Avoid air frying foods with a high fat content.
Water is vaporizing, producing
thick steam.
Pat dry moist food ingredients before air frying.
Do not add water or other liquid to the inner pot when
air frying.
Seasoning on food has blown into
element.
Be mindful when seasoning food. Spray vegetables and
meats before adding seasoning so it better adheres to
the ingredients
Error code
ashes on
display
Lid Lid is not detected.
Place the lid correctly on a compatible Instant Pot
cooker base.
Make sure the Instant Pot cooker base is unplugged.
Pot
Inner Pot is not
detected.
Insert the inner pot into a compatible Instant Pot cooker
base.
Make sure the Instant Pot cooker base is unplugged.
Food Burn
High heat
detected in the
inner pot.
Deglaze the bottom of the inner pot as described in
your Instant Pot user manual.
Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
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Warranty
Limited Warranty
This Limited Warranty is effective for one year from the date of original consumer purchase. Proof
of original purchase date and, if requested by an authorized representative of Instant Brands Inc.
(“Instant Brands”), return of your appliance, is required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty.
Provided that this appliance is operated and maintained in accordance with written instructions
attached to or furnished with the appliance, Instant Brands will, in its sole and exclusive discretion,
either: (i) repair defects in materials or workmanship; or (ii) replace the appliance. In the event that
your appliance is replaced, the Limited Warranty on the replacement appliance will expire 12 months
from the date of original consumer purchase.
This Limited Warranty extends only to the original purchaser and use of the appliance in the
United States of America and Canada. This warranty does not cover units that are used outside of
the United States of America and Canada.
Any modication or attempted modication to your appliance may interfere with the safe operation
of the appliance and will void this Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty does not apply in respect
of any appliance or any part thereof that has been altered or modied unless such alterations or
modications were expressly authorized by an Instant Brands representative.
Limitation and Exclusions
The liability of Instant Brands, if any, for any allegedly defective appliance or part shall in no
circumstances exceed the purchase price of a comparable replacement appliance.
This Limited Warranty does not cover:
1. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, neglect, unreasonable use, use
contrary to the operating instructions, normal wear and tear, commercial use, improper
assembly, disassembly, failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, re, ood,
acts of God or repair by anyone unless directed by an Instant Brands Representative;
2. Repairs where your appliance is used for other than normal, personal use or when it is used in
a manner that is contrary to published user or operator instructions; or
3. Use of unauthorized parts and accessories, or repairs to parts and systems resulting from
unauthorized repairs or modications made to this appliance.
The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be paid by you.
Warranty
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Disclaimer of Implied Warranties
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INSTANT
BRANDS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
BY STATUTE, USAGE, CUSTOM OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLIANCES
OR PARTS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES,
CONDITIONS, OR REPRESENTATIONS OF WORKMANSHIP, MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABLE
QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR DURABILITY.
Some states or provinces do not allow for the exclusion of implied warranties of merchantability
or tness, so this limitation may not apply to you. In these states and provinces, you have only the
implied warranties that are expressly required to be provided in accordance with applicable law.
Limitation of Remedies; Exclusion of Incidental and Consequential Damage
YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE APPLIANCE
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. INSTANT BRANDS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION
WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE APPLIANCE OR DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO ANY
ECONOMIC LOSS, PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF PROPERTY, LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS,
LOSS OF ENJOYMENT OR USE, COSTS OF REMOVAL, INSTALLATION OR OTHER INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE OR KIND.
Warranty Registration
Please visit www.instantpot.com/support/register to register your new Instant Brands
™
appliance
and validate your warranty within thirty (30) days of purchase. You will be asked to provide the store
name, date of purchase, model number (found on the back of your appliance) and serial number
(found on the bottom of your appliance) along with your name and email address. The registration
will enable us to keep you up to date with product developments, recipes and contact you in the
unlikely event of a product safety notication. By registering, you acknowledge that you have read
and understand the instructions for use, and warnings set forth in the accompanying instructions.
Warranty Service
To obtain service under this warranty, please contact our Customer Service Department by phone
at 1-800-828-7280 or by email to [email protected]. You can also create a support ticket
online at www.instantpot.com/support. If we are unable to resolve the problem, you may be
asked to send your appliance to the Service Department for quality inspection. Instant Brands
is not responsible for shipping costs related to warranty service, save and except for shipping costs
associated with the return of your appliance from Canada or within the 48 contiguous states and
the District of Columbia of the United States of America, as provided herein. When returning your
appliance, please include your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and proof of the
original purchase date as well as a description of the problem you are encountering with the appliance.
